Award

Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 12:12

Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 12:27

PlanningUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 15:11

Planning

18 Aug 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing has completed the procurement process for an Independent Health Complaints Advocacy service. This initiative is designed to support individuals navigating complaints in health and social care services. The awarded contract, valued at £302,502 gross, will commence on 1 April 2026 and is set to end on 31 March 2029, with a potential two-year extension. The procurement followed an open competition method under a light-touch regime, showcasing services in the health and social work sector. The awarded supplier, Hammersmith & Fulham Association for Mental Health, is a large-scale provider based in London. The final stage of the procurement saw seven bids submitted for consideration.

This contract offers substantial growth potential for businesses in the health advocacy field, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive support services to vulnerable groups, such as individuals with mental health challenges or physical disabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. Businesses with a strong understanding of healthcare advocacy and a commitment to delivering high-quality service while resolving health service complaints are well-suited to fulfill the contract requirements. This procurement underscores the demand for expertise in managing and facilitating resolution in health service interactions.

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Notice Title

Independent Health Complaints Advocacy

Notice Description

Ealing Council wishes to procure an Independent Healthcare Complaints Advocacy service which will be a stand-alone service to provide support to individuals to go through the complaints procedures for health services and social care services and to assist them in finding a resolution to their complaints about the care or treatment they receive.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 option to extend for up to 2 years.

Planning Information

Premarket engagement runs from 18th August to 5th September 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007990-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£252,085 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING USE

Contact Name
Sally Brown
Contact Email
procurement@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI73 Ealing

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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